Border Permits & Travel Info
Everything you need to know about visiting Kupwara's restricted border valleys. Find step-by-step permit processes, approved camping sites, guest houses, and local contacts for each destination.
How to Apply
Online?
https://epass.kupwara.co.in/apply/applycitizen
You can apply as:
- Citizen
- Govt Employee
Fill out the simple application & click on submit!
Contact Us
For Technical/website Issue: dio-kpw@nic.in
For Administration/Pass Issue: adckupwara19@gmail.com
infoCan be applied for Keran, Machhal, Tangdhar.
file_copyCarry 5-10 Xerox copies of permit.
Apply
In-Person?
Find out where to go and what documents to carry for manual verification.
Check Location Guides Below
Location Guides
Specific requirements and logistics for each frontier destination.
Machhal Valley
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- Visit the DC or SDM office in Kupwara.
- Submit your application with ID and photos.
- Complete police verification.
- Receive permit (usually same or next day).
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- phoneKupwara Police: 01955-253339
- phoneMachil Police Post: 95961 54695
Keran Valley
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- Visit Kupwara Police Station or DC Office.
- Request a Keran travel permit and show ID.
- Permit is issued after verification (1-2 hours).
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- phoneKeran Police: 7051404938
- phoneKupwara Police: 01955-253339
Bangus Valley
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- Visit the DM Office in Kupwara.
- Provide your ID proof and state your tourist purpose.
- Register your entry at Chowkibal or Reshwari checkposts.
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- phoneKralpora Police: 7051404918
- phoneKupwara Police: 01955-253339
Tangdhar (Karnah)
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- Online: Visit epass.kupwara.co.in and select 'Apply for Border Area Permission'.
- Fill details, submit, and download the PDF once approved.
- Offline: Visit Police Station/DC Office Kupwara for manual verification.
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- phoneKarnah Police: 01958-245240
- phoneKupwara Police: 01955-253339
Lolab & Kalaroos
No permit required for Lolab & Kalaroos.
You are entirely free to explore these majestic valleys without undergoing any administrative procedures or security checks.
Gurez Valley
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- Visit the DC Office in Bandipora (not Kupwara).
- Apply for the Gurez inner line permit.
- Register your entry at multiple Army checkposts along the route.
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- phoneGurez Police: 01957-255271
- phoneBandipora DC Office: 01957-226085
Important Protocol
Please note that we facilitate the Logistics and Information gathering process. Actual permit issuance is subject to verification by the relevant authorities in the Kupwara Sector.
